What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city and seat of government of Ethiopia, a country in Eastern Africa. Ethiopia uses the ISO codes ET and ETH, and its international dialling code is +251. The currency in use is the Ethiopian birr (ETB).
For the full profile of Ethiopia, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Ethiopia country page. The country has an estimated population of 135,472,051 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Ethiopia
- Capital: Addis Ababa
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Calling code: +251
- Flag emoji: 🇪🇹
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
Is Addis Ababa the largest city in Ethiopia?
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa, like the rest of Ethiopia, uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB, symbol Br).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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